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Last action · April 15, 2026

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Introduced February 27, 2026

Senate

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

SB281

AN ACT relating to grandparent visitation.

Amend KRS 405.021 to establish a clear and convincing standard of evidence in determining grandparent visitation; establish factors the court may consider in determining the best interests of the child; remove rebuttable presumption standard; amend KRS 620.090 to conform.

Parental Rights Children and Minors Civil Procedure Domestic Relations

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This bill changes the legal standard courts use when deciding whether grandparents can visit their grandchildren. Under the new standard, a grandparent seeking visitation would need to prove their case by clear and convincing evidence, which is a higher bar than current law, and courts would weigh a specific list of factors related to the child's best interests. Who it may affect: grandparents seeking court-ordered visitation, parents, and children involved in family legal proceedings.

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